A California-based company’s microreactor has been selected by the U.S. Navy for deployment at Naval Weapons Station Crane, Indiana. Radiant’s Kaleidos microreactor — a factory-built, transportable 1-megawatt microreactor transportable by land, sea, or air — has been selected for the deployment.“There is not an organization in the world with more experience in nuclear power than the U.S. Navy,” said Tori Shivanandan, President and Chief Operating Officer of Radiant. “We are honored to be selected by the U.S. Navy for this important work and we thank the Navy and the Army’s Dr. Waksman for their confidence in Radiant to deliver reliable, resilient nuclear power wherever their mission demands. Our mission of Atoms for Prosperity is today strengthened by the support of the Navy and the State of Indiana.”Transportable nuclear power to militaryThe Navy’s selection marks another major milestone in Radiant’s drive to bring transportable nuclear power to military and commercial customers. Radiant is the only nuclear company partnered with the Army, Navy and Air Force, underscoring military confidence in Kaleidos and Radiant’s ability to deliver mission-ready nuclear power.“The Department of War is actively breaking down the barriers that have prevented deployment of nuclear reactors,” said Mike Dodd, Assistant Secretary of War for Critical Technologies. “The selection of Radiant for NWS Crane represents a critical acceleration in our mission. We are not just investing in technology; we are leveraging vital commercial capabilities to deliver an immediate, asymmetric advantage directly to the warfighter.”Kaleidos reactor provides up to five years of powerThe company revealed that plug-in ready, Kaleidos reactor provides up to five years of power before refueling across a twenty year life. Unlike permanently installed nuclear facilities that require long lead times and site-specific construction, Kaleidos provides energy in a box. It requires no cooling water, no major excavation, and no extensive on-site construction. Kaleidos gives customers a dependable source of prime power that works independent of the grid, reducing exposure to external power disruptions assuring mission continuity.Radiant’s Kaleidos reactor is undergoing the country’s most rigorous test campaign at the Idaho National Laboratory DOME facility. Following a competitive selection process, the Department of Energy awarded Radiant exclusive access to the facility for a full year. Kaleidos is undergoing the industry’s only full-scale, full-power, extended duration reactor test- using the same reactor design and custom spec’d fresh fuel that will be used for customers deployments. By testing the reactor under real-world operating conditions, Radiant is demonstrating the performance, reliability and readiness required to deliver resilient, deployable nuclear power to America’s warfighters, according to a press release.“Our installations are foundational warfighting platforms and ensuring their resilience is essential to supporting the Fleet,” said Vice Adm. Brad Collins, Commander, Navy Installations Command. “By investing in advanced capabilities like this microreactor at Crane, we are providing our Shore infrastructure with the resources needed to sustain the mission and empower our warfighters.”The project will advance through design refinement, prototype testing, environmental review, site preparation and regulatory coordination before deployment. Radiant will work with the Navy, Army, DIU, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other partners, with technical expertise and support from the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. Safety, physical security and environmental requirements will guide the project throughout its lifecycle, as per the release.